Project Statement
By showing the pieces converging to create the shape, it gives the illusion of movement and creates relationships between the shapes, creating internal unity within the piece. With the shapes interaction, they play with the positive and negative space of the composition. When one can be used to balance the other, it creates the opportunity for an interested diptych, as well as an opportunity to utilize multiple design principles, such as contrast and balance, and movement and harmony. I used Bristol and black cardstock to construct my diptych, one with Bristol on cardstock, and the other cardstock on Bristol. By sharing materials as well as colors, the principle of harmony strengthens. The pieces come together to form a shape, but are still visible as individual parts.
Process
View detailed project process at Shape Grammar: Process
Reflection
In the future, I will focus on my craft. This was my first experience with the snap-off blade, so with more use and regular practice my cut lines will improve. I worked with using a ruler to keep my cuts straight and clean, which took a few tries to get accustomed to, but provided me with cleaner cuts. While I enjoy the space between the shapes, demonstrating which shapes were used to create the more complex contour, I also would like to play with a solid shape and more complex outline. Working with the appropriate amount of glue for these materials took experimentation, and while exact placement was a challenge the concept of harmony still manifests.